Nichols RD over I-69
FairGenesee County, Michigan · 2.0 MI E of M-13 · Structure no. 000000000002533
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 226 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 1996 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nichols RD over I-69 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Nichols RD over I-69 in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2016. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nichols RD over I-69 built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nichols RD over I-69 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Nichols RD over I-69 carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nichols RD over I-69?
The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Nichols RD over I-69?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.